Sermons on Martyn Lloyd Jones:

Genuine Conversion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:37-41 about the response of the people to Peter’s message on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:37-41, Title: Genuine Conversion, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Paris Hilton’s conversion, Jason Cantor’s Conversion, the NY man who confessed… B. Background to passage: Peter has just preached the first Christian sermon of the church age, following the cloven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Indicators Of False Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Indicators Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Father Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

A father’s day sermon with Joseph as a model

Text: Matt 1:18-2:22, Title: The Model Father, Subject: Father’s Day, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/17/07, AM A. Opening illustration: The perfect husband—ill file, tell about Nemo and his dad Marlin, “The most urgent domestic challenge facing the United States at the close of the 20th century is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Perspective Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007

The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Koinonia Ekklesias Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:44-47 about the qualities of the early church

Text: Title: Koinonia Ekklesias II, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: read the first half of the letter from the MacArthur commentary from the philosopher to the emperor regarding the behavior of the first Christians. B. Background to passage: The background is still the same, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A "Mega" Church!

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Nov 27, 2005

We trumpet high impact ministry with all of its frills. Our services are filled with video clips, movie clips and unfortunately scripture clips. We take more time and efforts refining our delivery than we do making sure that what we are delivering has H

In practically every gathering of ministers there is a subject that comes up; that subject is church growth. “How do we get people to come to church?” We have answered that question with a thousand books and yet by and large we are losing the battle for souls. In spite of our best efforts, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Christmas

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Dec 6, 2005

We are approaching one of my favorite times of the year,"Christmas". Have you ever considered the first Christmas service? Let’s look to God’s Word and see what that first Christmas was like.

(A)Where Did The First Christmas Message Come From? Contrary to the opinion of some people,the First Christmas message was not proclaimed by the pope at the Vatican, nor did it originate in Oklahoma, or Springfield, Mo. Further more it was not produced in Hollywood, No, oddly enough it didn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 1, 2006

The message deals with the costly mistake of being satisfied.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - Satisfaction Acts 1:8; 8:1 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The mission of the church was given to the disciples in Acts 1:8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Part 4 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 4, 2006

The message deals with the basic instruction of spiritual gifts as found in I Corinthians 12:7.

The Gifts of the Spirit Many believers differ as to the acquiring, importance, the application of gifts. Unfortunately, there are only three main passages relating to spiritual gifts. Scriptural references are found in Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, and I Corinthians 12-14. The passage that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 6, 2006

The message focuses on the costly mistake of saying "No Deal" to Jesus.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Luke 18:18-25 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church One of my favorite TV programs just came back on for its second season. It is called "Deal or No Deal". I honestly think people are mesmerized when they watch it. I am not sure if it is Howie’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006

The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 22, 2006

Message examines the wise and foolish builders. The first in a series entitled "Put Into Practice".

Rock Solid Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46-49 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Scripture “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Preach With Power

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 22, 2005

A preacher friend of mine once told me, that he had a hard time finding something to preach about. We take a look at the theme of effective preaching.

Abraham Licoln once said, "I like to watch a preacher who looks like he is fighting off a swarm of bee’s as he preaches." There are varying styles of preaching, some exciting, some very powerful. Yet, sad but true, many are boring. One guy described some preachers as being, "drier than cracker ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God